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Feb. 14, 2012
Preschool
On Monday, Feb. 13, St. Dominic Preschool opened with 19 children. We started our 2012 preschool with 14 girls and 5 boys.
Paula Doyle from the Tidings joined us and interviewed Fr. Peter, Mrs. Serafin and myself for a write up to come in the next few months.
We thank our Marketing team and PTO board members for the warm reception they gave our new families during the orientation and opening day.
Mandatory Casino Night
The $75 mandatory Casino Night funds are due this Friday, Feb. 17.
Please indicate if you will be attending the Casino Night Event which is on May 5.
Uniform Exchange
Stephanie Galarion will have uniform exchange tomorrow Wed. Feb. 15 from 7:30-8:00 a.m. and 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Kinder & New Students Testing
Incoming kinder and new students for grades 1-7 will be tested this Saturday, Feb. 18 at 12:00 noon. A testing application fee of $75 is payable at time of testing.
Please call to make an appointment for kinder students. Testing for kinder students will take approximately 15 minutes per student. Testing for first and second grade will take approximately 20-30 minutes per student. Testing for students in grades 3-7 will take from an hour to 1 ½ hours.
International Food Day
Fat Tuesday
Our annual Fat Tuesday is next week. We ask each family to contribute a traditional family
dish for the International Food Day (Fat Tuesday).
Students wishing to purchase a lunch for this day will pre-pay $3.00. We will not have Choicelunch on International Food Day.
We will need parents to assist with the serving, set-up and clean-up. If you need service hours
and can assist please call the school office ASAP.
Ash Wednesday
Our students in kinder to eighth grade will attend Ash Wednesday Mass on Feb. 22. Following 9:00 a.m. Mass, all students will receive ashes.
Parents and grandparents are welcome to join us for Mass and the distribution of ashes.
Discovering Our Faith
Join Fr. Michael Carey for a lecture on the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Religious Education classroom.
Please bring your bible and read the psalms and the liturgy of the hours, CCC 2585-2589.
Vision Screening
Vanessa, the parish nurse, will conduct vision screening for our new students, and all 5th and 7th grade students.
Food for Family Thought
The Kingdom of God happens not only in the future, but also in the present. Those who follow Jesus are called to do what we can, as we can; to establish justice; to reduce oppression; and to promote the common good. Talk with your child about current events that illustrate how people are bringing about positive change.
If you could stand before the U.S. Congress and try to persuade them to pass a brand-new law, what new law would you want them to consider? What reasons would you give to support the need for this new law?
Schoolwide Learning Expectations
These are the Schoolwide Learning Expectations students are expected to review this week.
A graduate of St. Dominic Parish School will be…
A committed Catholic who:
- is a truthful and respectful person who tries to be like Jesus.
- willingly shares his or her gifts to serve others in the Church and global community.
A responsible and respectful person who:
- understands his or her innate value and value of others as beloved children of God.
- is self-confident and self-motivated and has the inner strength to make moral, compassionate, and healthy choices.
- is prepared to make a positive difference in the world through his or her worlds and actions.